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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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